Mattacena - Firenze

Vegan and vegetarian options had the same symbol. A giant fridge filled with large chunks of animal carcass directly in the doorway. I was unable to eat here because the glorification of meat made me sick. Perhaps for plant-based people less of an issue, but it definitely didn’t work for me.

Mattacena’s menu uses the same symbol for vegan and vegetarian, so it was a little difficult to figure out what we could and could not eat. Their chef makes fresh pasta was eggs, so most of the pasta dishes are not vegan aside from a spaghetti dish that specified “dried pasta,” the gnocchi, and the risotto (which you would have to order without the Gorgonzola, which our waitress said would probably not be good), and a vegetable tortino. I got the gnocchi which was fine, but not the most flavorful. They do have an English menu, which was helpful. The staff was also very friendly!

Traditional Trattoria food. Vegan choices aren't marked on the menu, but the waitress was well aware and could point them out to us. We had pasta with mushrooms and ribollita. Portions for 1 are HUGE, I strongly advise to get half a portion.

We had lunch but the menu was so enticing we went back for dinner as well! Food very good, a varied menu. The service was good but not very friendly.

We had such an amazing meal here honestly up there with the best I've ever had. We had the t bone steak and it was just unbelievable, so tender and flavoursome. Some people have complained about it being very rare we loved it, but if you don't just ask for it better done! Desserts we're also delicious, rounding off an incredible meal. Can't recommend highly enough!